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Telecommunications Act 2001

Networks - Maintenance of networks - Telephone cabinets, etc, on roads

146: Offence not to comply with section 142 or section 145

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"Breaking network operator rules can lead to a fine of up to $10,000"

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If you are a network operator and you do not follow the rules in section 142 or section 145, you commit an offence. You can be fined up to $10,000 if you are found guilty of this offence. The court can also order you to pay compensation if it thinks that is a good idea.

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Maintenance of networks: Telephone cabinets, etc, on roads

146Offence not to comply with section 142 or section 145

  1. A network operator who fails to comply with section 142 or section 145 commits an offence.

  2. A network operator who commits an offence against subsection (1) is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000.

  3. In addition to any fine imposed under subsection (2), a court may make any order relating to compensation that it thinks fit.

Notes
  • Section 146(2): amended, on , by section 413 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 (2011 No 81).